2005 Alpina B3 vs. 2005 Dodge Ram
To start off, both 2005 Alpina B3 and 2005 Dodge Ram were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,702 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Alpina B3 (301 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 2005 Dodge Ram. (235 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Alpina B3 should accelerate faster than 2005 Dodge Ram. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Dodge Ram weights approximately 872 kg more than 2005 Alpina B3.
Because 2005 Dodge Ram is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Alpina B3. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Dodge Ram will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2005 Dodge Ram (407 Nm) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Alpina B3. (362 Nm). This means 2005 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Alpina B3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Alpina B3 | 2005 Dodge Ram | |
| Make | Alpina | Dodge |
| Model | B3 | Ram |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3348 cc | 4702 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 235 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 362 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1645 kg | 2517 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 6350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 4080 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 132 L |
